Seizure night tonight.
Just one.
In bed, snuggled up & reading a Berenstain Bears book when that limp arm & hand took over. Not sure why....so it's time to pay a little extra attention.
Hopefully, tonight's "wiggly hand" is just a blip...a subtle reminder.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday Madness
Physio this morning for me.
OT this afternoon for Warner.
Yoga right now for Warner.
Um....when does the Schooling take place?
Hopefully, an hour or so will take place tonight after dinner.
What about Rhett today? Well, he enjoyed time outdoors on the trampoline and bike riding, before the flurries set in as well as reading Berenstain Bears with me and is complaining that today is the worst day of his life due to the snow!
Are your Mondays mad?
If you are a homeschooler, do you have a daily schedule you adhere too?
OT this afternoon for Warner.
Yoga right now for Warner.
Um....when does the Schooling take place?
Hopefully, an hour or so will take place tonight after dinner.
What about Rhett today? Well, he enjoyed time outdoors on the trampoline and bike riding, before the flurries set in as well as reading Berenstain Bears with me and is complaining that today is the worst day of his life due to the snow!
Are your Mondays mad?
If you are a homeschooler, do you have a daily schedule you adhere too?
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Visitor
Intense isn't he?
This fellow flew into our back yard and perched on that skinny branch, in the spring snowstorm, beside the trampoline.
A Great Grey? Maybe. Definitely not a Great Horned Owl.
Whomever he is, he is magnificent. Intimidating. Amazing to watch. HUGE. Seriously, he's as big as a Bald Eagle.
Hopefully, he'll be back tomorrow and we can continue our staring contest.
Guess who won?
By the way, Mr.Wise is looking backwards towards the camera. Amazing...wish I had that range of motion....just to keep an eye on my boys!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Tasty Tuesday - Clean Eating Dinner
Tosca Reno first came into our life via the Eat Clean for Families cookbook.
It's awesome!
Tonight I cleaned up our dinner with two Clean Eating recipes.
Quinoa & Cranberries - Super Yum!
CE Porkchops
Cucumber Salad
Oh Yummers!
I could eat the Quinoa dish all. day.
Of course, we had to "force" Rhett to eat it. That cutie does not like to try new foods and it drives me bonkers. But that's another post.
Quinoa & Cranberries
1 1/2 cup quinoa - soak in metal seive/strainer while prepping, then rinse well with cold water
1/2 cup raw almonds
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Place almonds in food processor & whiz until fine. Transfer to small bowl & set aside.
Place quinoa in water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for several minutes. Add almonds, almond milk, cranberries, lemon zest and pumpkin pie spice. Let mixture cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens. Remove from heat, let sit covered for a few minutes. Use a fork to fluff grains.
CE Porkchops
4 porkchops - defrost and trim fat.
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp coarse pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 TBsp dijon mustard
1/3 almond milk
Lightly spray skillet with non stick spray. On med-high heat add pork chops, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Flash brown chops. 5 min each side. Remove and place in warmed oven to keep warm.
Add broth, mustard and milk to skillet. Simmer 7 min. Thicken and spoon over chops.
Do you have a favorite clean eating recipe? Light dinner choice?
It's awesome!
Tonight I cleaned up our dinner with two Clean Eating recipes.
Quinoa & Cranberries - Super Yum!
CE Porkchops
Cucumber Salad
Oh Yummers!
I could eat the Quinoa dish all. day.
Of course, we had to "force" Rhett to eat it. That cutie does not like to try new foods and it drives me bonkers. But that's another post.
Quinoa & Cranberries
1 1/2 cup quinoa - soak in metal seive/strainer while prepping, then rinse well with cold water
1/2 cup raw almonds
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Place almonds in food processor & whiz until fine. Transfer to small bowl & set aside.
Place quinoa in water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for several minutes. Add almonds, almond milk, cranberries, lemon zest and pumpkin pie spice. Let mixture cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens. Remove from heat, let sit covered for a few minutes. Use a fork to fluff grains.
CE Porkchops
4 porkchops - defrost and trim fat.
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp coarse pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 TBsp dijon mustard
1/3 almond milk
Lightly spray skillet with non stick spray. On med-high heat add pork chops, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Flash brown chops. 5 min each side. Remove and place in warmed oven to keep warm.
Add broth, mustard and milk to skillet. Simmer 7 min. Thicken and spoon over chops.
Do you have a favorite clean eating recipe? Light dinner choice?
Friday, April 12, 2013
Sneaky Sleeper
Look who snuck into my bed.
Just crawled right in, made himself at home.
Sneaky Sleeper!
Look at that face. So sweet....except....those facial angiofibromas that just keep growing & spreading. Not freckles on his nose & cheeks & chin, skin tumors. There's a bad one right below his bottom lash line.
Ugh.
Regardless, I'm grateful because the TS is "stable" right now. As stable as it can be.
So, I think I'll just stay snuggled up with this boy....listen to his sleepy breathing, enjoy his stillness....and be grateful.
Just crawled right in, made himself at home.
Sneaky Sleeper!
Look at that face. So sweet....except....those facial angiofibromas that just keep growing & spreading. Not freckles on his nose & cheeks & chin, skin tumors. There's a bad one right below his bottom lash line.
Ugh.
Regardless, I'm grateful because the TS is "stable" right now. As stable as it can be.
So, I think I'll just stay snuggled up with this boy....listen to his sleepy breathing, enjoy his stillness....and be grateful.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
It's a Weighty Issue - Weighty Wednesdays
This is a biggy.
In SO many ways.....not just my butt! ;)
In the effort to be transparent and real and committed I'm going to chronicle my weight loss and health gain journey.
And success. There must be success!!!
As I break out in hives from even writing this little bit, my stomach is both sinking & jumping into my throat at the same .
In the past, I have not been good at this....this weight loss, get healthy business.
I like to eat. A lot. Not often, yet A LOT.
This past year I have lost 30lbs and have another 70lbs to go.
So, here's hoping that with A LOT of perseverance, clean eating, and activity I am successful.
Goal #1: 190
Current: 250lbs
In SO many ways.....not just my butt! ;)
In the effort to be transparent and real and committed I'm going to chronicle my weight loss and health gain journey.
And success. There must be success!!!
As I break out in hives from even writing this little bit, my stomach is both sinking & jumping into my throat at the same .
In the past, I have not been good at this....this weight loss, get healthy business.
I like to eat. A lot. Not often, yet A LOT.
This past year I have lost 30lbs and have another 70lbs to go.
So, here's hoping that with A LOT of perseverance, clean eating, and activity I am successful.
Goal #1: 190
Current: 250lbs
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)